Social Science Higher

Course syllabus - Social Science Higher

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Course Title: Cursos de Inmersión en Lengua Inglesa - Social Sciences

Level: C1-C2

Duration: 40 hours (class time)

Student profile:This course is for students who have a special interest or need to improve their English language knowledge with a special focus on social sciences (The course is especially designed for those exploring the possibility to move into an academic or professional field where a social sciences background would be a requirement).

Course Objectives:•To improve oral fluency and comprehension.•To improve on such essential communication skills as debating, discussing,presenting, and reasoning based on topics from social sciences.•To consolidate and learn vocabulary related to various aspects of social sciencesand forms of talking about and describing these topics.•To consolidate and reinforce existing vocabulary and structures through practicalapplication of the language with a focus on participative communication.•To allow the student to acquire confidence to speak in public in a variety of settings using specific English.•To learn about and discuss cultural and social issues in the target language.•To study and, in some cases, practice the writing skills needed for academic andprofessional application within this field.

Topics:Anthropology, international meetings, politics and International administration,presenting and speaking, interviewing and fact finding, business administration,writing skills.

Grammatical content:Grammar structures will be practiced during the course through practical application. Specifically needed language structures will be incorporated into the topics.

Methodology:The methodology used is the communicative approachwith a very strong emphasis on total participation. Students will be encouraged to actively participate at all stages of the course to maximize their oral use of the language.New language and structures are taught through elicitation and the use of the language in context. Students are then helped to assimilate these new elements through natural practice (both teacher led and free practice activities).

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08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast 09:00 - 10:30 Level testing:

Teachers use prepared questions and test approx. 5 students each.While oral tests are being conducted, students are completing a written test. Students are graded numerically, with these provisional grades noted.*After class on Monday, teachers will review level grades withIn class.Any changes will be entered in the Amended level evaluation” form.

10:30-11:30 Ice-breaker games (in groups): Getting to know one another: Students work in pairs to obtaininformation about each other (10 min)Presentations: Each student must present their partnerto the rest of the group.

Social Science Higher - Day 1 - Monday

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: Phrases for presentationsPresentations:Effective presentation body language Features of a good presentation Functions of a presentationFluency and creativity Dealing with questions Choosing the right topic

Objectives: To raise awareness of presentation body language To discuss the features of a successful presentation To improve creative fluencyTo develop questioning techniques To explore topic choicesTo practice giving a presentation

11:30-11:45 Break

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

15.30 - 17:00: The MediaTopics: Mass Media Language: reported speech & hedging

The news agreeing/disagreeingThe power of printCitizen journalismSocial mediaQuiz

Objectives: To define mass mediaTo defend an opinionTo debate morality and the press To try citizen journalismTo discuss the impact of social media To think quickly

17.00- 18:00: One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

18.45 - 20.30: Group activity20.30 - 22.00: Dinner

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08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast09:00 - 09:10 Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics: Language:Persuading

Interrupting

Politics & history. Spanish politics IdeologiesQuizEuropean history Political debate Historical medicine

Objective: To raise awareness of the Spanish political system To learn about different ideologiesTo test and build on existing knowledgeTo discuss and order key events in European history To practice debating skillsTo identify old medical treatments

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: IdiomsEducation and Psychology Creativity in the classroom Learning stylesTechnology in the classroom MotivationDreamsPsychologist role-play

Objectives: To share informationTo debate the importance of creative subjects To discuss different learning stylesTo raise awareness of how to integrate technology To investigate motivational factorsTo practice analyzing dreamsTo role-play a psychologist and patient

11:30-11:45 Break

Social Science Higher - Day 2 - Tuesday

15.30 - 17:00:

Topics: Language: DeductionAnthropology What is anthropology? Linguistic anthropology RitualsInitiation ceremonies Gender rolesEating practices

Objectives: To define anthropologyTo debate the importance of minority languages To raise awareness of rituals around the world To learn about different initiation ceremoniesTo look at how gender roles are changing To plan and present the idea for a feast

17.00 – 18:00 One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

18.45 - 20.30:20.30 - 22.00:

Group activity Dinner

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Social Science Higher - Day 3 - Wednesday08.30 - 09.00:

09:00 - 09:10Breakfast Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics: Language: Describing data

Indirect requests

Business & Economics.Advanced numbers ChartsWhat makes a good boss? Workplace debates Redundancy role-play Strongest economies

Objective: To practice talking about numbers To learn how to describe a chartTo invent a questionnaire to test suitability To defend a point of viewTo role-play a board meetingTo present solutions to a problem

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: Expressions of frequencySociology & SocietyBehaviour Class in society MarriageConsumerism and advertising Gender equalitySport

Objectives: To discuss opinions towards behaviour To explore the idea of classTo learn about different marriage traditions To role-play different age groupsTo design an effective advertTo explore the impact of sport on society

11:30-11:45 Break

15.30 - 17:00:

Topics: Language: AdviceIdioms

Citizenship What is a citizen? Citizen role-plays Volunteering Human rights Protests

Objectives: To define what makes a citizenTo role-play and discuss situations To encourage people to volunteer To identify human rightsTo plan and present an idea for a protest

17.00 - 18:00: One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

18.30 - 20.30:20.30 - 22.20:

Group activity Dinner

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Social Science Higher - Day 4 - Thursday08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast09:00 - 09:10 Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics: vocabularyLanguage: Interview

Common questions

Job interviews Preparation Interview behaviour Preparing answers SkillsBad answersRole-play interviews

Objective: To make a pre-interview checklist To discuss appropriate behaviourTo raise awareness of how to answer effectively To learn how to talk about skillsTo identify and correct common interview mistakes To practice interviews in English

18.30 - 20.30: Group activity20.30 - 22.00: Dinner

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: Verbs related to crime/lawCrime & Law:Law quizDifferent punishments Crime scenariosGun laws Court case Alibi

Objectives: To learn about different lawsTo invent and defend a new lawTo explore the effectiveness of different punishmentsTo decide what punishment fits the crime To debate the private ownership of guns To role-play a trial

11:30-11:45 Break

15.30 - 17:00:

Topics: Language: Mixed conditionalsPhilosophy Philosophers Moral dilemmas Happiness BraverySchool board role-play

17.00- 18:00: One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

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Social Science Higher - Day 5 - Friday

18.00 Finish

08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast09:00 - 09:10 Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics:

Population & The EnvironmentQuiz Language: The future perfectRising populationsDiscussion points Up-cycling Recycling rap Animal campaign

Environment vocabulary

Objective: To match famous philosophers to their quotes To discuss the answers to famous dilemmas To develop a guide to happinessTo explore the concept of braveryTo debate the relevance of philosophy in school curriculums

11:30-11:45 Break

11.45 - 14.15: Student presentations:

Students, in their groups perform the presentations they have been working on as an on-going homework activity. They will receive structured feedback from both teacher and classmates.

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

15.30 - 17:00: FINAL EXAM AND EVALUTATIONS

Student will take final exam and fill out all necessary paperwork for the course. There will also be a chance to consolidate their learning from the week.

17:45 – 18:00 FINAL PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY

Student will perform the group representation that they have been working on during the afternoon sessions from Monday to Thursday in front of their peers.Performances will be given feedback and rated.

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Social Science Lower

Course syllabus - Social Science Lower

(plan docente)

Course Title: Cursos de Inmersión en Lengua Inglesa - Social Sciences

Level: B1-B2

Duration: 40 hours (class time)

Student profile:This course is for students who have a special interest or need to improve their English language knowledge with a special focus on social sciences (The course is especially designed for those exploring the possibility to move into an academic or professional field where a social sciences background would be a requirement).

Course Objectives:•To improve oral fluency and comprehension.•To improve on such essential communication skills as debating, discussing,presenting, and reasoning based on topics from social sciences.•To consolidate and learn vocabulary related to various aspects of social sciencesand forms of talking about and describing these topics.•To consolidate and reinforce existing vocabulary and structures through practicalapplication of the language with a focus on participative communication.•To allow the student to acquire confidence to speak in public in a variety of settings using specific English.•To learn about and discuss cultural and social issues in the target language.•To study and, in some cases, practice the writing skills needed for academic andprofessional application within this field.

Topics:Anthropology, international meetings, politics and International administration,presenting and speaking, interviewing and fact finding, business administration,writing skills.

Grammatical content:Grammar structures will be practiced during the course through practical application. Specifically needed language structures will be incorporated into the topics.

Methodology:The methodology used is the communicative approachwith a very strong emphasis on total participation. Students will be encouraged to actively participate at all stages of the course to maximize their oral use of the language.New language and structures are taught through elicitation and the use of the language in context. Students are then helped to assimilate these new elements through natural practice (both teacher led and free practice activities).

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students´performance

08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast 09:00 - 10:30Level testing:Teachers use prepared questions and test approx. 5 students each.

While oral tests are being conducted, students are completing a written test. Students are graded numerically, with these provisional grades noted.*After class on Monday, teachers will review level grades with In class.Any changes will be entered in the Amended level evaluation” form.

10:30-11:30 Ice-breaker games (in groups): Getting to know one another: Students work in pairs to obtaininformation about each other (10 min)Presentations: Each student must present their partnerto the rest of the group.

Social Science Lower - Day 1 - Monday

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: Phrases for presentationsPresentations:Good presentations and good speakers Different types of presentationsTopicsDos and Don’ts of presentations PowerPoint pros and cons Structure of a presentationChoosing the right topic

Objectives: Making sure your presentation is tailored to the audience Talking about the most important aspects of a presentation Discussing the Dos and Don’ts of public speaking Discussing and learning nonverbal communicationTalking about the content and structure of your presentation

11:30-11:45 Break

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

15.30 - 17:00: The MediaTopics: Mass Media Language: reported speech & hedging

The news agreeing/disagreeingThe power of printCitizen journalismSocial mediaProduct placement

Objectives:

17.00- 18:00: One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

18.45 - 20.30: Group activity20.30 - 22.00: Dinner

Discussing mass media typesTalking about the news and objectivity Discussing the power of the pressTalking about moral dilemmas and social responsibility Discussing the increase in citizen journalism and its impact Discussing the product placement in TV and cinema

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08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast09:00 - 09:10 Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics: Language:Persuading

Interrupting

Crossing Borders.

Objective:

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: IdiomsPolitics

Objectives:

11:30-11:45 Break

Social Science Lower - Day 2 - Tuesday

15.30 - 17:00:

Topics: Language: DeductionAnthropology Who am I - concept of self Fields of anthropology Linguistic anthropology Dialect vs. Language Understanding culture Links to the past

Objectives: Discussing what makes us “us”Talking about the different fields of anthropology Discussing the origins of language and language learning Discussing dialects and whether they are languages Talking about what makes a cultureTalking about modern habits and their origins

17.00 – 18:00 One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

18.45 - 20.30:20.30 - 22.00:

Group activity Dinner

Immigration - push and pull factors Stereotypes - negative andpositiveThe current situation of immigration in numbers Problems settling in a foreign countryTrends up to current day and predictions

Discussing push and pull factors of immigration Talking about stereotypes related to immigration Discussing the statistics of current immigrationTalking about trends of movement and future predictions Discussing problems that immigrants might have

Politics and the current system in Spain ScandalsUnderstandingvoters Political ideologiesDifferent systems - Monarchies

Discussing the meaning of ´politics´Talking about the Spanish political systemDiscussing scandals and current political newsTalking about how voters are analyzed and adapting speechesDiscussing different political ideologies and their pros and consDiscussing monarchies and their place in governing countries

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Social Science Lower - Day 3 - Wednesday08.30 - 09.00:

09:00 - 09:10Breakfast Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics: Language: Describing data

Indirect requests

Innocent until proven guilty.Law and legal systemsDefining lawyersCivil vs. Criminal Law

Objectives: Key legal vocabulary including types of lawyers and courtroom procedure Comparing legal systemsStrange laws and their originsComparing common crimes in Spain, the US and UKReflecting on the causes of crime and how crime should be punishedDebating the ethics of capital punishment Evaluating evidence as the member of a jury Designing and representing a court case

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics:

EconomicsEU vs. individual countries: competition between countries & larger unions Globalization vs. local economiesEconomic systems CurrenciesInternational Trade & Fair Trade

Objectives: Key factors to economic growth Importance of being a member of the EU Identifying economic systems Economically thinkingDiscovering and converting different currenciesBenefits of fair and free trade

11:30-11:45 Break

15.30 - 17:00:

Topics: Language: AdviceIdioms

PsychologyPersonality and willpower Dreams and dream analysis AddictionStress and anxiety

Objectives: Considering the definition of WillpowerDiscussing whether willpower is linked to personality types Discussing ways of improving willpowerTalking about dreams and debating dream “facts” Analyzing common dreamsDefining addictionTalking about the most common addictions Giving advice about addictionDiscussing the difference between stress and anxietyFinding solutions to stressful situations

17.00 - 18:00: One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

18.30 - 20.30:20.30 - 22.00:

Group activity Dinner

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Social Science Lower - Day 4 - Thursday08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast09:00 - 09:10 Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics:

Language: InterviewCommon questions

Job interviews The world of workCareer paths degrees Job applicationsEvaluating cover letters and candidates Best practices for interviews and CV writing

Objective: Review basic vocabulary for jobs and interviewsThink about what career paths exist for someone with your qualifications Discuss what factors you take into account when considering a job opportunity Learn what documents you need to send with a job applicationAssess a cover letter, and evaluate candidates for a sample job description Learn how to describe your strengths, weaknesses and skillsInterview a peer, and participate in a practice interview Learn basic telephone languagePractice writing a CV in English

18.30 - 20.30: Group activity20.30 - 22.00: Dinner

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

11.45 - 14.15:

Topics: Language: Verbs related to crime/lawSociology, Crime & Society:Causes of deviant behaviour Peak Age & 16-25 reasonsNegative impacts of crime on an area & causes for crime Solutions & perspectives on punishmentCultural comparisons: Social groups & behaviorFeminism / Minority groupsExplain when behavior is deviant

Objectives: Explain when behavior is deviant or criminal, using examplesDiscuss possible reasons adolescents are susceptible to deviant behavior Consequences of crimeLooking at the influence POV has on judgment The causes and effects of social classes Exploring feminism and gender equality

11:30-11:45 Break

15.30 - 17:00:

Topics: Language: Mixed conditionalsHuman Population & Limited ResourcesPopulation tendency Overpopulation & effectsEnvironmental issues & solutions related to technologyFood quantity & human populationConsumption & patterns

17.00- 18:00: One-to-One sessions + On-going group project Students receive their 15 minute one-to-onesession.While students are receiving their sessions, the remainder of the class will be working on an on-going project. The objective isto create a play/report/documentary which they must perform in front of their peers in the final class on Friday.

18.00 - 18.30: Break

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Discuss population increases in the past and the future Explore reasons for overpopulationTalk about the effects of overpopulationDiscuss environmental issues and possible technological solutions Talk about food quantity issuesExplore consumption patterns and changes that may have to be made

Objectives:

Social Science Lower - Day 5 - Friday

18.00 Finish

08.30 - 09.00: Breakfast09:00 - 09:10 Homework check

09:00 - 11:30Topics:

Geography and travel

Objective:

11:30-11:45 Break

11.45 - 14.15: Student presentations:

Students, in their groups perform the presentations they have been working on as an on-going homework activity. They will receive structured feedback from both teacher and classmates.

14.15 - 15.30: Lunch with teachers

15.30 - 17:00: FINAL EXAM AND EVALUTATIONS

Student will take final exam and fill out all necessary paperwork for the course. There will also be a chance to consolidate their learning from the week.

17:45 – 18:00 FINAL PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY

Student will perform the group representation that they have been working on during the afternoon sessions from Monday to Thursday in front of their peers.Performances will be given feedback and rated.

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Travel preferences, experiences & how they influence people´s lives andpersonalitiesTypes of holidays & travelling, including stories and issues Geographical regions & climate (natural disasters)

Comparing types of travelAsking about and reporting on travel experiences Discussing geographical factsDiscussing factors that influence climateTalking about natural disaster